How to Make the Most of Your Under-Sink Storage

Is the underbelly of your bathroom sink a total mess? NBD — organizing genius Jen Jones knows how to utilize every single inch to make it a brighter, cleaner, happier place.

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Jen Jones

Dec 13, 2016

Is the underbelly of your bathroom sink a total mess? NBD — organizing genius Jen Jones knows how to utilize every single inch to make it a brighter, cleaner, happier place.

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Zone One: Hanh Hair Tools

The back of the cabinet door is a key piece of overlooked real estate that's just begging to be put to good use. Hook up a wire basket to keep the space-hogging blow-dryer and flat iron up and out of the way. (It also helps control the cords.) Before you buy, measure the space you're working with — you want to ensure that the door can actually close! Over-the-door caddy ($12.99; bedbathandbeyond.com).

Zone Two: Corral Cleaning Supplies

I don't need to tell you how dirty a bathroom can get, which is why it's wise to have a cleaning arsenal stocked and at the ready. Cordon off those scrub brushes and disinfectant sprays in a tall bin made of easy-to-clean plastic. Its high walls will prevent chemicals and residual germs from making contact with your nearby facial moisturizers and toilet paper (yuck). Resin wicker tote storage ($4.97; walmart.com).

Zone Three: Stack Bulk Toiletries

Take advantage of the unused height at the rear of the cabinet by building up. Stacking storage will help you do just that. Opt for clear, open-front bins so you can quickly find cotton balls, swabs, soap, and travel-size products. Avoid lidded boxes—they sound like a smart idea, but having to take the top off anything slows you down from grabbing what you need in a hurry. Open stacking bins ($6.99 to $12.99 each; containerstore.com).

Zone Four: Spin Beauty Products

The type of lazy Susan that organizes your kitchen spices can work the same magic to keep bathroom essentials accessible. Arrange the lotions and sprays you reach for daily on a revolving turntable at the front of the cabinet. No more fumbling around and accidentally knocking over bottles. Nice, right? Stainless steel turntable ($19.99; containerstore.com).